How to turn your flat into a full-time business machine: 9 ideas

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Flat-Farm Revolution

Turn your window sill into a profit engine. Microgreens and hydroponics need just a tray, light, and hustle—serving up fresh greens to health-conscious foodies and chefs alike.

Kitchen, Not Café

Skip rent, skip waitstaff—go cloud. The appetite for clean, homemade meals is booming. One WhatsApp menu and a Swiggy tie-up later, your flat is now a food brand.

From Flat to Fame

Got a skill? Start filming. Whether it’s finance, DIY hacks, or dance routines, content creation turns your living room into a global classroom—and your camera into cash flow.

Crafted at Home

Handmade candles, soaps, or eco-jewelry don’t need a factory. Just tools, taste, and time. With Etsy, Instagram, and Amazon Karigar, your homegrown art can go national.

Expert Next Door

Why commute when you can consult? From tutoring IIT aspirants to coaching startups, the knowledge economy runs on Zoom. Your flat is the new office tower.

Sell Without Stock

No space? No problem. Resell trending products or launch a dropshipping site—all from your sofa. The inventory? Outsourced. The margins? All yours.

VA Side Hustle

Be the digital backbone of startups abroad. Virtual assistant gigs in marketing, data entry, or support pay global rates—and all you need is a laptop and grit.

Studio Starts Here

From cupcakes to canvas, your creativity deserves a captive audience. Start art classes, a home bakery, or kids’ workshops. Gated communities are your first market.

Pets & Plants Pay

Love animals or greenery? Offer pet sitting or plant care to working professionals. With the rising work-from-home crowd, peace-of-mind services are gold.